Serving 34 students in grades 11-12, Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School's student population of 34 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
97%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School?
34 students attend Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School?
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School offer ?
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School part of?
Friendship Aspire Southeast Pine Bluff High School is part of Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff School District.
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